Latest Updates
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Embracing Change and Charting New Horizons: Staff Updates at the NC Conference
The NC Conference announces several staff changes to enhance collaboration and propel the conference toward a dynamic future. Introducing Jerrico Thompson and Yolanda Correa The Center for Leadership Excellence welcomes […] Continue Reading→
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Ableism in the Church
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to join us tomorrow for the third webinar in our four-part series on Disability Ministries. Continue Reading→
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Farm Bill Advocacy in North Carolina
The creation care committees of the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences have recently taken on the task of advocating with our federal legislatures who are at work on […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton Calls Virtual Special Session of the Annual Conference
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton calls for a virtual Special Session of the North Carolina Annual Conference on Saturday, October 7, beginning at 10 am. The sole purpose of the called […] Continue Reading→
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Mini-Grants for C4C After-School Programs
As Congregations for Children (C4C) enters its second decade of laity-led ministry to support our public school children and educators, we are redoubling our commitment to enhance Kindergarten-Grade 3 literacy. […] Continue Reading→
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Hawaii Wildfire Disaster Relief
On August 8, several wildfires impacted homes, businesses, and communities in Hawaii. Rev. Edgar DeJesus, pastor in the NC Conference, said, “My family and I were in Hawaii last week […] Continue Reading→
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Convocation on the Rural Church: “Gathering With Hope”
Clergy from the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences recently attended the Convocation on the Rural Church, sponsored by Duke Divinity School, Thriving Rural Communities, and The Duke Endowment. […] Continue Reading→
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2023 Key Taylor Award
The 2023 Key Taylor award was presented to Oriental UMC on Sunday, August 13. The award is to recognize a rural church that has been effective in connecting with and […] Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement For August
Romans 8:14-15, NRSV For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. 15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption. Continue Reading→